I am losing my motivation. I need a new approach. I am heading for disaster so I am going to try keeping a daily journal-maybe this will get me going again.

I have been walking everyday for 1/2 hour a day.

Since Friday, last week, I have been overeating and not doing well at all. I need to get over this and get my motivation back. I am not looking forward to weighing myself on Thursday. I will keep Thursday as my weigh in day.

Tomorrow is the FIRST DAY OF MY NEW START!! Although it is my birthday tomorrow, so I know I will be faced with cake from my kids and faced with it at work on Thursday, I will do my best to have a "small" piece.

I am looking forward to a new day and a new start!!
:rose:

[ 08-12-2001: Message edited by: Otto ]

Otto, I hope the journal helps you. A fresh start is always a good idea. Just an idea, but my mother is allergic to chocolate, and always insists on a cake filled with fruit every birthday/holiday. What I do for cake occasions is bake it myself (less fattening), or eat the cake and skip the frosting. The last party I had, by the time they were finished eating all the food off the grill I made (lower fat again) no one had much room for dessert. I try to cook something myself for partys and special occasions and eat what I brought instead. Maybe if you brought something healthy into the office and offered to share it wouldn't be so bad. I hope that you have a very happy birthday. -Jennalynn :rose: :rose: :rose: :rose: :rose: :rose:

Happy early Birthday Otto!

What a great gift to yourself to get back on track with your eating habits! It will keep giving for years to come. I hope you have a wonderful birthday and know that we are here for you.

Take Care!
*

Thank you Jennalyn and Luckystar,
I am feeling much better today. I went for my walk early this morning. I was thinking about my new start and it has helped me today. I will take it one day at a time.
My eating today was good. I started out with raisin oatmeal for breakfast, I had an apple for lunch and drank four glasses of water in the morning and early afternoon. I drink 4 at work and 4 at home. For dinner, we had to go to school for a spring festival, so we ate there. I ate 1 and 1/2 pieces of Dominoes pizza. Finished my water this evening. I had a small piece of "ice cream" cake. The key is that I was able to keep control--for today! I will try to keep control for tomorrow. I feel more in control. I have to stay in control.
My birthday was wonderful, we walked to school and had a really good evening.

Start weight: 176
Goal: 130/135
Now: ?

Because of the bad binging for a few days, I think I might hold off on weighing myself until next Thursday.

:rose:

Happiest of Birthdays to you Otto!!! I am glad to hear your day went well!! I do hope your new journal brings you much success and inspiration!!! I do enjoy reading journals when I have some spare time (I am at work and able to connect for a while ;)) and can sit down and really read them as opposed to just skimming to the end!

By writing everything down, the awareness of your eating habits should begin to develop and then the "trouble spots" will be easier to recognize and to fight.

Much success,
Angl :rose:

Thanks Angl!!
Well, today was a so-so day. Not as good as I wanted. I am going to do better tomorrow. I started out with no breakfast because I knew work was having cake for me, so I ate a piece of cake at work. For lunch then, instead of my usual fruit, I ate 5 pretzels. For dinner, I was naughty with good intensions. I was pressed for time, so I picked up McDonalds for kids and I had a salad from McD. Well, needlessto say, my daughter only ate 1/2 of her cheeseburger, and I finished it. I also ate at least a small fry too, which I did not want to touch. Then, because I had to bring home the left over cake for my Kimberly, I had yet another piece of cake (which kids didn't like anyway because it was too chocolaty). Butt, I stopped eating, I did not turn it into a binge, so I am not mad at myself. I am going to give the rest of the cake away tomorrow and get right back to my plan. I am going to do it!! I have to!
I did weigh myself today, and it helped because I did not gain anything anyway. I am still at 154. I didn't lose, but I didn't gain. The battle keeps going!
:rose:

Hi Otto,
Sounds like you are making some positive changes! That's pretty good to only eat a half of cheeseburger and a small fry. Don't feel too bad about the cake. It was left over from your birthday(Happy Belated Birthday). That's great that you didn't binge. I use to slice a thin layer of cake at a time because I didn't think anyone would notice then would keep going back and slicing more until I had ate two big slices. I use to get so mad at myself because I should of just had one big slice to begin with. :laugh: Just wanted to wish you the best of luck! You will get there! My goal is also 135 pounds! :rose: * :rose: Jerry

Otto -

Been there done that - I have an 8yr old - who tends to finish everone elses meals - and a almost 2 year old who is old enough to want his own meal but who often does not finish it. McDonald's is an old vise at our house and we don't have salad at our stores!

My friend suggested I do one of two things - head straight to the trash with the no-no food or give it to my oldest to finish. I'm still not to good at it myself but I am working on it! :) On a positive note a hamburger happy meal is not likely to blow your diet completely - if you have a small fry and burger and stick to a diet pop it works out to about 324 calories - not the best choice by far but not terrible either.

Good luck today -

Gen

Thanks Inspired and GenH!! :rose:
I know too in the past, as soon as my kids were done, I would tell them to wrap it up and throw it away right away. That works for me, so next time, that is what I will do (easier said than done :D )
Well, I had good day so far. I started out going for oatmeal-oatmeal was all, next went for cereal, 1% milk was all X-(
finally, i found a "cottage cheese double", so that was breakfast, not too bad, only 140 calories and they are tasty. For lunch, I peeled my orange and it was horrible, dry and lousy taste--it got chucked in the garbage and I ate back-up pretzels which are in the office, I had 5- for 110 calories, so that was not too bad. Well its dinner time, I am planning on having a big salad and chicken and broccoli--I am feeling confident that I will stick to it!! I am feeling pretty good right now.
I am going to try extra hard this weekend not to overeat, busy day tomorrow, so I know I wont get here until Sunday, late.
I AM GOING TO BEHAVE AND EAT RIGHT!!
:rose:

Saturday and Sunday went great! I walked on Saturday my 1/2 hour in "town" with my 6 year old--we had fun!
Then in the afternoon-I mowed the grass-first time in a long time--push-mower--40 minute work out :D
Eating went well for weekend. I did not count all the calories but all went well!
Today went good.
Breakfast--cereal w/1% milk
Lunch--5 pretzels
Dinner--ww-meal and big salad w/cauliflower (sp.)
for treat-I had frozen yogart. It was so soft and delicious--I went back for more :o I should not have done that but its too late now-I will try harder not to do that.
I did walk this morning by myself.
I can do this, I can do this!!
:rose:

Hi Otto!

You are right...You can do this!

I'm glad you had a good weekend. Others are right, there are much worse things to eat at McDonalds than what you had. Just think when you make good choices it helps your kids learn to make good choices too!

Heres to another week of healthy living!

Take Care!

I went for my walk first thing this morning. Weather is getting nicer. I feel a little moodie today, its not that time of the months so don't know why.
I ate good today,
breakfast was raisin oatmeal-150 calories
lunch--bowl of cantaloupe-80 calories
dinner-ww-chicken, Lasagne 270
1/2 cup string beans--20 calories
big salad-200 --well within my 1000 count, so I am having a bowl of frozen yogart.
Cantaloupe was a nice switch since oranges have been yukky lately.
I can do this. I will do it!!
:rose:

Hi Otto!

Thanks for stopping by my journal! I am so glad to hear your postive attitude. Sometimes with me that is half the battle.

Is there a reason you are eating so few calories? Have you found that it is what works best for you? Don't forget your water it will help you feel full!

Take Care!

Hi there Otto,
stopped by to check out your journey. Congratulations on committing to a new start - you are only 20lbs from goal, I know you can get there! Is there something you have used to motivate yourself in the past (a smaller goal or reward) that will help you get the pounds down? Foe example, I have 50kgs to lose and for every five that I lose i have special reward planned (it doesn't have to cost money, it just has to be something that is rewarding for you). So, mentally I am taking my weight loss in 5kg bites, which is much easier for me to get my head around than 50kg!!!! Keep on tracking what you are doing food and exercise-wise and you WILL get there ;) ;)
P.S. Happy belated birthday :rose: :rose:

Hey Otto!
Thank for stopping by my journal and giving me some MOTIVATION!! Whoo hoo!! We all need that especially me. It looks like you're doing a wonderful job on your eating and exercise. How long do you usually take a walk for and is it brisk or leisurely?

I saw that you're were originally 170 something and now you're 154. How long did it take you to lose and have you been doing the same things you're doing now?

Great job and keep up the spectacular work!
JRL :rose:

P.S.- What part of PA are you from? As you can see below, I'm from Pittsburgh. Just wondering. ;)

Well, that was a "bite". I started posting, half way through, probably almost finished and I hit the "tab" by mistake and it all disappeared X-(
I walked today! I ate good today!
Breakfast-oatmeal w/ raisins 150 cal.
Lunch-bowl of cantaloupe - 80 cal.
Dinner-Tuna Sandwich w/ red beets
My calculations for sandwich:
Tuna-80 cal.
real mayo-100 cal. 1 tbls. (I cannot eat the ww--I can eat the light, but I didn't have any)
onion-4 cal. 1 tbls.
relish-20 cal. 1 tbls.
sm wheat pita 70 cal.
For a small total of 274 calories and it is filling to me. The left over tuna that does not fit in pita, I eat on the plate with lettuce and tomatoe. I also put lettuce and tomato on sandwich which I forgot to count, but that is minimal. This is the first time I put relish in it, it was good. Sometimes I put in a hard boiled egg but not today.
I did treat myself to a bowl of frozen yogart-which I usually do. I love my frozen yogart.
Weigh in is tomorrow! I tried to keep extra light because I am anxious to lose again. It is probably 2 weeks at least where I did not lose, because of losing control. I am back on track.
I can do this. I will do this.
:rose:

Hey otto!

I love how you closed your post, such a positive attitude. You will do it and it will be for good. We will finally kiss all this extra weight goodbye!

Take Care! *

Hey Otto!
You're doing a wonderful job with your eating and exercise. Bravo, bravo to you!!

I got my workout in today, whoo hoo!! Jogging to the Gladiator soundtrack was great. I just wanted to burst out and sing. Not that I could 'cause I was huffing and puffing. (and people would slowly back out of the gym). Haha! :laugh:

Anyway, cutting back on my food intake has been going quite well. I actually keep a "journal" of what I eat everyday on a HUGE piece of posterboard hung on the fridge, where EVERYONE can see it and scorn it including me. 8-| I make sure I eat three square meals a day and it's really been going good.

Weigh-in is today...AHHHHH!!! I haven't checked in yet, but will right after this. I'll probably check in only once or twice a month at most from today on because every weeks is just too much for me. What do you think?

Well, that's it from me, so I'll talk to ya later!
JRL :rose:

Thank you everyone!
Chalk today up to another GOOD DAY!
Breakfast was a bowl of raisin bran-230 cal.
Lunch-apple (sm) 60 cal.
Dinner-I was rushed for time, so I just had another one of my Tuna sandwiches since I enjoyed it yesterday. 274 cal. plus let. & tom.
and of course my frozen yogart. (I think there is something in there to help me lose weight-lol)
I am drinking my water daily, just not posting it. Also, exercising daily. I went for my morning walk--they are really becoming enjoyable--even though I am by myself, thinking time, quiet time.
I had a 4 pound loss this week, the hard work paid off, now the challenge is the weekend--I have to stay strong and determined.
WE CAN ALL DO IT. WE ALL WILL DO IT!!
:rose:

start weight: 176
now: 150
goal: 135/130

Hey Otto!

Congrats on the 4lbs! You will be at goal in no time. I to am walking alone for now. I think of all the rest of you that are out their moving and it keeps me going!

Way to go Otto! Tomorrow will be another good day!

Take Care! *

Well another good day. Exercised and drank all my water.
Breakfast-oatmeal w/ raisins 150 cal.
apple - 60 cal.
Chicken Fajita (sp) - 260 cal.
small salad 200 cal.
Brussel sprouts 40 cal.
frozen yogart treat.
I am going to try to be extra careful over the weekend. Weekends are difficult for me-On my honor, I will try to be a good diettalker and not overeat!
:rose:

I had a good weekend. I did well. I did not overeat and got plenty of exercise.
Today was a great day. I had a lot of exercise today. I actually did extra exercise today.
Eating was okay. But I am pleased for all the exercise.
I went for my morning walk.
Played "tennis" with my 13 year old stepdaughter. (she is the reason I will not be posting much this week-we have her this week for vacation, so I might not check in too often).
Ate speghetti, which is one of my hard to pass up meals. I ate extra, so I made myself go for another walk. So I walked for 1 hour today. Yippee.
I am feeling good.
I am going to do this.
:rose:

Well my day was not so good eating today. I did exercise today. I started out with Kix cereal for 160 cal.
lunch was apple-60 cal. 3 pretzels 60 cal.
dinner-sizzle & stir chicken--400 cal. serv. I ate one serving then a little more and then tonight I nibbled on some more. This is one of the foods that calls me to it--Pizza, speghetti, chinese stuff--just calls me. I will write today off as a free day. I better get back on the ball. I am upset with myself.
:(

I haven't had much time to post this week. I have been exercising daily. Not calorie counting like I should. I am going away for the weekend, so my goal is to try to stay the same-not to gain 1 pound back.
Starting Monday, I will start reading journals and posting regularly again. Get my motivation rolling again.
:rose:

Hello Otto,

Hope you will have lots of fun this weekend and that you will return without any extra
"baggage".
You are doing so WELL!
Keep it up!

Noenoe

Not doing to well yesterday and today. Tomorrow will be yet another fresh start. I have to do this. Only good reporting is that I am still walking. Its my TOM and am down and out. But I will gain control again.
I CAN DO THIS, I HAVE TO DO THIS FOR MYSELF. I CAN DO IT. I WILL GAIN CONTROL AGAIN.
:rose:

Well today was much better.
My daughter woke up when I did (the time when I go walking)--I took her downstairs and had her watch TV and got up my 6 year old and told him to watch his sister so I could go for a walk. (of course, my husband was home, but upstairs in bed). First time I ever did this, but . . .
B-oatmeal 150 cal.
L-pretzels 100 cal.
sm. apple 40 cal.
D-Tuna sandwich on pita 255 cal.
and bowl of frozen yogart.
Mood swings, who can figure them, hopefully, i stay in this good mood and don't shift backwards.
I CAN DO THIS, I WILL DO THIS.
I HAVE TO DO THIS!!
:rose:

Hey Otto!

That TOM can be real murder, but you will feel so much better afterwards the more good choices you make right now. Don't let it get you down! Good for you getting your walk in. I was thinking of slacking tonight but now I will go put my shoes on and hit the road, thanks to you! We are in this together! We can do this!

Take care!
Lucky *

Yes, yes, yes. Another good day. I did not have a loss today, though. I am blaming TOM, but I will have a loss next week for Thursday's weigh in.
I walked today!! I even went a little earlier because I have to go to work a little earlier and my mornings are more hectic, so I got up at 5:45 a.m. and hit the road. Fun, fun, fun. I really enjoy walking at this time, its nice and quiet and peaceful.
B-oatmeal (hooked on it) 150 cal.
L-canteloupe - 80 cal.
skipped the pretzels-this is tough, but I need to try to get back to no pretzels.
D-nice salad, 200 cal. with
ww dinner-Salisbury steak w/mac & ch 270 cal.
and of course my frozen yogart.
I am definitely drinking all my water.
Yes, Lucky * WE WILL DO THIS, WE CAN DO THIS!!
:rose:

Fun, fun, fun and you're talking about walking? Boy, you're good! :)
I just started moving my butt a little and I tell you, I don't think it is easy after all these years of doing nothing. 8-}
Keep on going! You're doing very well!
And thanks for visiting. I just love it when people leave me those little remarks to cheer me on. Thanks again!

Noenoe

NoeNoe your a laugh too! also great for motivation and inspiration-thanks!
Today was so-so, could have been a little better.
B-oatmeal 150 cal.
L-cantaloupe 80 cal.
pretzels 100 cal.
D-pizza 480 cal.
peperoni 135 cal. (counted them)
frozen yogart 150 cal.
bag of "combos" (snack size)
230 calories (a little too many calories)
whoping-1,325 calories today-- a lot more than I need to lose weight-?!
I did walk today and I did drink water. TOM should be leaving tomorrow, so I will get on the BALL!!
I CAN DO THIS, WE CAN ALL DO THIS TOGETHER. I CAN DO THIS.
I AM GOING TO DO THIS.
15/20 POUNDS TO MY GOAL-THEN MAINTAIN.
I WILL DO IT.
:rose:

I bet your ready to kiss TOM goodbye! I still think your doing really well, even with your pretzels! Maybe have other snacks on hand just in case that have fewer calories than the combos? Keep it up girl, you will be to goal in no time!

Thanks Lucky * !
No accounting for the weekend. I did not walk on Saturday, but push mowed the lawn on Sunday-1 hour-went for a small walk on Sunday also.
This morning, I rode my bike-I only made it 20 minutes-a lot tougher than I thought. I think I will bounce back and forth, walk or ride bike.
B-cereal 160 cal.
L-apple (sm) 60 cal.
Dinner- sm. Salad 200 cal.
Lien pocket-ck fajita 260 cal.
approx. 1 cup of popcorn (light)
frozen yogart.
Happy with intake today. I need to stick with it.
I WILL DO IT!
One day at a time!
:rose:

Yes, another good day! Let the good days roll before next month--I am really hoping for a small loss this week.
I started out this morning walking-I actually jogged in the beginning for 1 block and then about 15 minutes later, I jogged about 1 and 1/2 blocks (actually felt good, but that is all I could do)--the more I go, maybe the more I can do.
B-cereal 160 cal.
L-cantaloupe 80 cal.
D-Lien Cuisine (cheese cannelloni) 250 cal.
salad 200 cal. (tasted really yummy tonight)
Its funny, sometimes salad is blah and then sometimes delicious!
and of course, my frozen yogart.
OVERALL, I HAD A GOOD DAY TODAY. 2 GOOD DAYS. I really believe TOM is my problem and it is hormones (at this point in my life) which makes me binge. I need to figure a way to control myself at that time- a way to overcome it. This will be a new goal---get past TOM with no binging.
I CAN DO THIS,
:rose:

I just love your positive attitude! You are doing so well with your exercise. I'm afraid if I tried to run that someone would have to pick me up off the sidewalk! :o Just make sure the paramedics are cute!

TOM is really hard for me too! I end up eating tons of saltines! But I felt so much better when I made it through eating well! Lets us know if you need a little kick in the keester to help you along!

Take care!

[ 06-27-2001: Message edited by: 1luckystar ]

Shew, I have been busy today. I started out walking and jogged 2 blocks. (I only jog if no one else is around).
My eating was good.
B-oatmeal 150 cal.
L-apple 60 cal.
D-chicken fajita 250 cal.
salad-200 cal.
frozen yogart
Yippee. I am in control. After work, I took my kids swimming today because it was 94 degrees. I bought them both a ice cream popsicle (sp) they each ate 1/4 to 1/2 and said they didn't want them, so I had them throw the rest away--I did not touch them. I feel very in control. I cleaned out my closet tonight, put some things in the attic (winter stuff which we wont need for a while), vaccummed, folded some wash. 8-}
GOTTA DO THIS, I THINK I CAN, I THINK I CAN, I KNOW I CAN.
:rose:

I had a good day,
I rode my bike for 25 minutes.
B-cereal 160 cal.
L-cantaloupe 80 cal.
went swimming in the afternoon, so I had a snack because i knew dinner would be late,
I was going to eat a couple pretzels, they were so stale-I ate 2 and threw the bag away,
then had apple-60 cal.
d-ck fajiati (sp) 260 cal. (miscalculated yesterday by 10 cal.-oh well, close)
salad 200
sm. frozen yogart

I lost 1 lb this week,

serious start: 176
now: 149
goal: 125/130

27 lbs lost forever!!
24/19 lbs to goal!!

I can do this!!
:rose:

Well, Friday and Saturday went very good. I did walk on Friday. Saturday, I mowed the grass-push mowed for 45 minutes.
Sunday, lost control, ugh,
Monday was bad too.
Tomorrow will be yet another fresh start!
I will do it, i will get in control!
8-}

I'm back Otto! And I think you need a big SMILIE FACE :)! Okay, and a HUG! There!
Caught up with your journal and you are doing GREAT. :rose:
It's not only you who think you can, I also think you can.
Actually I KNOW YOU CAN!
Come on girl, get yourself in gear, Noenoe is here! I don't know if that is of any help but it sounds good. :laugh:
Have a great day today.

Noenoe

Hi. Just visiting some journals today that I havent visited before. You are doing very well. I enjoyed reading up on things. Where are you from in PA? I am in Gettysburg. I hope things continue to go well for you in your journey. Take care. You've come a long way. Awesome!!!

Linda

Otto, where did ya run off to? If you are around, please let us know how you are doing.

Take Care,
Karen

Well, I am finally back, thanks for support!!
I had some ups and downs--I did great for a few days and had a small loss last week. Although I have not been good the past few days - we were on a small vacation, long weekend (yikes).
I am ready to RECOMMIT!! I AM RECOMMITTING RIGHT NOW!! tomorrow is going to be exercise, water and eat at 1000 calories. I have 1 and 1/2 weeks before vacation and I would like to lose a few pounds before then.
I only walked a little today because I overslept!!
Tomorrow is another day, and i will move my BUTT!
:rose:

COOOOOL, you're back!!
I really missed you, Otto!
Great that you are recommitting. You can DO IT!! I'll keep an eye on you.
So where are you going on vacation, if I may ask?
Have a fantastic O/P day tomorrow. :rose:

Noenoe

Otto, I just read your question about the icons. I think it was John who played around with it. Added some new ones and rearranged the whole bit.
So the icon that you were using got moved and the icon that took its place is the icon that is now shown with your journal.
There is a way to change it back. LuckyStar did something and got her star back.
So that's what happened. :rose:

Noenoe

Otto! Come and visit anytime. Maybe we should make it nest summer when we are both slim and fit. I'm glad ou enjoyed ou stay here last year. It is a beautiful place. I like northern adams county better with the orchards but gettysburg is great. If you visited the center square area of the town,by the wills house, you were 1 block from my house. Right near gettysburg college.
So, I'm glad your back and that things are recommitted and ready to rock. Where are you going on vacation?
Tkae cre and thanks for stopping in.
Love Linda :)

Thanks everyone,
well today did not go any better. The only good thing is that I walked today for my 1/2 hour.
WILL RE-COMMIT AGAIN!!

All those who asked, I am going to the beach, to the beach, to the beach!! (Rohoboth Beach) I just love the beach! Usually by this time, I usually have gone 3 or 4 times, this is my first visit to the beach this year, so I am really anxious!!

Hopefully, I can go 4 pounds lighter and keep it off. (maybe 2 is a little more reasonable)

I HAVE TO JUMP ON THE WAGON!!

KICK ME IN THE BUTT!!

I CAN DO THIS, I WILL DO IT, I CAN GET BACK ON TRACK!!

:rose:

I would aim for 2 lbs and anything more is a bonus!
You can do this Otto, YOU CAN!! :rose:

Noenoe

Well I am feeling better today, I did not walk today, I was too tired to get up, I am going to start to take vitamins, I need an energy boost, although if i start eating better, I will get some more energy. When I overeat, I get more tired.
Tomorrow, I will definitely get up and walk.
B-cereal (bought wrong one) 260 cal. (a little more than I usually do for breakfast)
L-pretzels cuz out of fruit (mother's cubbards (sp.) are empty!!)
Dinner-I went out with an old girlfriend, we get together every other month or so, we went to pizza hut, I had 2 1/2 bread sticks and 2 slices of pizza (little more than planned but I did not overeat tonight and I do not intend to put anything else in my mouth tonight--I feel in control)
I did drink all my water, I drank 9 glasses today,
THANKS NOENOE, YES I AM GOING TO DO IT. WE CAN DO IT!!! WE CAN AND WE WILL!!
ONE DAY AT A TIME,
:rose:

Goodmorning Otto,
What kind of cereal did you buy? Chocopuffs?
Even my kids Cinnamon Toast Crunch doesn't amount up to 260 cal. I checked!
But here is another day. Fresh and new!
We have to get rid of those nasty 2 lbs.
And I know YOU CAN! You can DO IT!
GO FOR IT OTTO!
Have a GREAT day! :rose:

Noenoe

Hi Otto,
Just a quick stop to say Hi and give a little encouragement.You'll get those two pounds off this week,I'm sure.You and all of us know you can do it.
Just a little extra distance on the walk and an extra glass of water will probably do it.
Good luck,you can do it. Baylee

Thanks for stopping by Baylee, and for the extra encouragement!
NoeNoe, I bought "Honey Nut Clusters" from General Mills-It is a woooping (sp.) 210 cal. per serving and with 1/2 cup skim milk (which I use 1% instead) is 260 calories--I had no clue it was that high!! If I had noticed that, I would not have bought it. I'll let my hubby eat the rest!
I had a good day today,
I did walk today, I am on glass 7 or 8 for today, I'll get another 1 or 2 down yet.
B-oatmeal 150 cal.
L-cottage cheese doubles-raspberry 150 cal. (those are really tasty, I like those)
I will probably have a big salad for dinner (unsure, but I feel in control)
I wish I could feel this control all the time!! I passed up doughnuts at work and the "pretzels" which are so addictive.
:rose:

Well dinner went good tonight,
kids wanted McDonalds-so i got a salad from the Italian restaurant. It was a "big" salad, I have no idea how many calories. It did have lunch meat in it and cheese, but i feel it was better than eating McDees. I stole maybe 5 fries, I was tempted to eat one of those left over nuggets, but I kept control of myself and did not--also did not finish their fries. (shwuuu)
I am pleased with today,
:rose:

OOKAAAAY OTTO!

* for passing up the donuts
* for passing up the pretzels
* for not eating McD's
* for not finishing your kids leftovers

What a super-day! Now repeat this tomorrow!
Look out 2 lbs, here she comes.... :rose:

Noenoe

Woah gotta add some more stars to the ones Noenoe has sent you:
* * * * *
You were at Maccas and didn't eat it!!??? Amazing!
Thanks for the kind words in my journal, your message really made me smile.
Love Jo

Hi Otto,

Came by for a visit but you're not home.
You didn't leave for the beach already, now did you? Naaaaah!!
So I will try again tomorrow.
Have a HAPPY day! :rose:

Noenoe

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DARN, I WAS TYPING AWAY, AND BOOM, I LOST MY POST--I THINK I HIT THE "TAB" KEY BY MISTAKE AND EVERYTHING GOES BYE,BYE (UHGG)
I'll try again,

THANKS YOU WONDERFUL GALS,
You are definitely GREAAATTT!!

I had a good weekend, I stayed in control and did not overdo,
I did not calculate calorie intake, but I feel good about what i ate,
Saturday-I did not walk
Sunday-push mowed grass 40 minutes or so
Monday-walked today!!
B-English muffin (plain) 120 cal.
L-(7) pretzels 140 cal.
1 apple-60 cal.
D-nice salad- 200 cal.
2 pieces of chicken approx. 240 cal ea. piece
fz yogart tonight.
I am feeling good tonight, I am feeling in control.
Now, I need to start planning for next week, can I come back from vacation and not gain weight back? How?
CONTROL MYSELF!!

Noe, I leave Sunday, 7/29 and come home Friday 8/3, sorry for disappearing, just get busy and pooped on weekends, hubby is here and I don't see him all week!
so I don't always boot the compooter!!
Now, I am going to go check out your journal!!

:rose:

Hi Otto!

Glad to see you back and on track!

When I was on vacation I worried most about portion control and that really seemed to help me through. Plus I took along snacks that I knew I could have instead of grabbing something in a hurry.

Hubby and I have a computer free weekend every month. That way we get real quality time together!

Take care!
Karen

OTTO, soooo gooood to see you again!
Hey, I was just checking. Maybe you had fallen and couldn't get up.

Now don't just control yourself on your holidays, you mustn't forget to have lots of FUN. And on holidays you're always more active; swimming, walking etc. You should be FINE!!
Are you renting a cottage or are you staying at relatives, what are you going to do there at that beach....? You should know by now that I like to know ALL the details.

Hope you'll have a A-1 day tomorrow.
Keep in touch! :rose:

Noenoe

Hi Otto,

Hope you have a great holiday! And I bet you can get those 2 pounds off easy!
Thanks for your support and words of encouragement in my journal :)

Love Jo

Sorry this is so short but I have to go and read my literature book (Robinson Crusoe Wowee hehe)

Thanks for stopping by everyone,
I had a good day today until this very evening.
I walked this morning. Drank all my water, I even up-ped the intake of my water, 5 in the morning/afternoon and another 5 in the evening.
B-plain English muffin 120 cal.
L-5 pretzels 100 cal.
apple 60 cal.
delicious dinner and was filling,
salad 200 cal.
ww-halupki w/tasty potatoes 210 cal.
red beets 35 cal.
then I had a nice bowl of frozen yogart, it was yummy and I went back for more, and I, yes, :c( ate out of the carton, I probably ate another helping, I did leave another helping there, I didn't eat the whole thing 8-|
UHGGG!! It shouldn't do too much damage, I am not going to go on a binge.

Noey, we are "happy campers". My kids love to camp as well as my hubby. I do it for them, I like it too, seeing them have fun is the best part of it. Camping is also a cheaper way to go when you have a family (heehee :D )
We'll go crabbing, beach, campfire, beach, eat, beach, sleep, beach, drink, beach, not in that order, but you get the drift, I LOVE THE BEACH!! This is sort of why I worry about gaining, I cook more, meats etc., my hubby looks forward to it--but I will try to "control" and go for more walks and drink more water.
What do you do for vacation??
Two more days for weigh in,
:rose:

Hi Otto,
Well here is another camper! I love camping, my sons love camping, hubby loves it too.
Actually he loves the campfire part the best, same as Jay and Roly. A man and his fire...
The year after Roly was born we have bought a used tent-trailer. More for the sleeping than for the other conveniences. I don't use those. But the sleeping is great. Off the ground, no leaky air matrasses and lots of room. We haven't yet been this year because of the move.
When we go, we always go right here in the park. 15 min. from home. It doesn't matter for the boys. There is beach, campfire, playground etc. etc. Everything they like and we don't have to sit in the car for hours plus hubby can keep an eye on the store.
Otto, I will keep my fingers crossed for your weigh-in. Have a great day tomorrow. :rose:

Noenoe

Well this might be lengthy!
First thanks for the good wish Noey!! I did lose the 3 pounds which I re-gained!!! Now, can I keep it off. I already told my hubby-don't expect big breakfast every morning (this is his favorite) It just starts my day out wrong if I eat a big one.
Well, last night I could not post because we had tons and tons of thunder and lightning last night. So I will see what I can remember.
The night before, my 3 year old was up from 3:00 a.m. to a little before 6:00 a.m. (because I fell asleep around the time to get up for my walk and I was too tired to go for my walk)--so I did not walk yesterday, there were "monsters" in her room, really!
B-plain English muffin 120 cal.
L-5 pretzels & apple 160 cal.
D-chicken Lasagne (lien cuisine) 270 cal.
salad 200 cal.
Took the kids to community center for movie, we had butter popcorn--(I don't think it was light--it was really good and salty)
very small helping of fz yogart.
Now, today, I walked this morning.
B-my last plain English muffin 120 cal.
L-6 pretzels & apple (last apple) 180 cal.
D-Salsbury steak w/ mac & chees (lien cuisine 270 cal.)
salad 200 cal.
red beets 35 cal.
of course, frozen yogart!
NOey, its cool to know that you like camping too!! Not everyone is a camper.
We go different places, usually no farther than 3 hours in any direction. Sometimes we camp close to home because of custody visitation with my stepdaughter, for convenience, plus the one campground has fun things to do. And yes, hubby loves campfire. Kids like to toast marshmellows but they don't like them toasted!!
:rose:

Excellent job, Otto!
Every single one of those 3 lbs gone again!
That was hard work. Now just keep your cool and continue doing what you did.
It is hard to keep up with those guys isn't it. Every day a big breakfast would also be my hubby's ideal. Especially on holidays because he can than linger at the breakfast table and doesn't have to rush.
How do you cook when you're camping? Are you the easy cook, everything in one pot. Or are you one of those persons (my SIL) that will make a 10-course dinner on her 2-pit butagas stove?
Have a great day tomorrow Otto. :rose:

Noenoe

Hi Otto,

Just wanted to wish you a wonderful vacation at Rehoboth Beach.
Have fun! :rose:

Noenoe

Thanks NoeNoe, we use a 2-burner stove and grill. I will try to behave!!
My son was sick last night, he has a flu bug. My neighbors kid started at 5:00 threw up and was all better and running around by 9:00. My son started, same symptoms about 5:00 -threw up about 8:30, and it is now Saturday morning and he still doesn't feel good!! This is not good for vacation :c( . I keep telling myself - I am not going to get it. So far my 3 year old is showing no signs (crossing fingers) <IMG SRC="smilies/sigh.gif" border="0">
Well I did walk yesterday. but eating was so-so. I ate pizza last night for dinner and then had 2 small pieces before bed (ouch).
WELL, SEE YOU ALL FRIDAY OR SATURDAY!!
I WISH ALL WELL, HEALTHY AND GOOD WEEK!!
:rose:

Hey there Otto,
Nice suntan you're sporting there!
According to my calculations it is "coming home"-time for you.
So tell me all about it! Did you have a fun time? Hopefully your son didn't get too sick!
Love to hear from you soon! :rose:

LUCY

Thanks for the welcome back Lucy!!
Vacation was beautiful! We were having a great time, we extended it a day. We actually came home on Saturday instead of Friday. Of course, we were camping, so weather is very important. Sunday we got there, it was pouring all day. Setting up in the rain is a lot better than packing up in the rain. It went okay for raining. Monday, first thing in the morning, 7:00 a.m. my daughter cries, she don't feel good, I picked her up and ran outside and made it , just in time, she threw up. So we hung out most of that day, she took a long nap. When she got up, she was much better. Tuesday, Wed. and Thursday--we went to the beach. weather was hot and beautiful. I watched my daughter play in the sand, we built a sand castle, my son got into "boogie board"-it was fun watching him also. We went to the boardwalk two nights. We went crabbing one night--this is what the kids look forward to, it is fun. We eat them, or should I say, my husband eats them, they are too hard for me to shell, so I usually give up!! It was GREAT!! AND I DO NOT WANT TO GO TO WORK TOMORROW!! :c(
After all that eating, and yes, I did have some fudge yesterday, I only gained 1 pound. I guess all that walking and drinking water helped.
Also, I mentioned in challenge post, my computer is acting up and it has to go to the computer doctor, so if I disappear a little bit, that is probably why!
Well, I am out of time, I am going to get right back in to dieting this week. I will hope to have a loss for Thursday's weigh in!!
:rose:

Hi Otto!

Glad you had such a fab time on your camping trip! Also that no one was feeling bad for long. We are all happy to have you back. Hope you get your computer fixed really fast!

Take Care!

OTTO, great to see you're back. And that you had such a great time. You are just creating SWEET MEMORIES for those kids.
Wow, you did great with your weight and already back into the swing of things. Excellent!!
When I was 16, we went for our first campingtrip with the family. Dad's sister gave him her old big tent.
Because we never had a big tent, my Dad set up practise runs on Sundays. Every Sunday at least for 8 weeks before we left, we were putting up that great big thing. My mother was exempt but was in charge of the timing. Finally we were able to do it in 20 min. flat. Record time. But the practise runs were always with nice weather, in the daylight.
We left for Yugoslavija. 2 Days on the road arriving there in the middle of the night, in the pooring rain. Well let me tell you, we didn't come CLOSE to record-time. I think, if I remember well, it took us well over an hour. We were soaked! Poor Dad! But we had a great holiday after that.
I hope your computer will not be sick for long. Have a great day tomorrow!! :rose:

Noenoe

Hi Otto,
I know your puter is very sick but I also know that you can check in from work. And that's what I'm counting on.
Read that you lost 2 pounds girl! And eventhough you do that math-trick with regained and lost pounds, I think it is 2 pounds. So here I go:

OTTO IS GOOD, OTTO IS FINE
HER PUTER IS SICK BUT SHE DOESN'T WHINE
SHE LOST 2 POUNDS, HOW ABOUT THAT
THIS WEEK SHE REALLY GOT MEAN WITH THE FAT!!
YYYEEEAAAHHHH OTTO!!!!!

Way to go girl!!!
Come back soon! :rose:

Noenoe

Oh, NoeyNoey, you made me laugh!! That was soooooo cute!! Thank you!!
Well I am back--puter is all better now!!
Dieting is going good,
tomorrow, i will start doing the daily thing again, Tom is here this week, but I am going to try not to let him get me down!!
:rose:

I'm happy you're back Otto, and in such good spirit.
You just tell Tom were his place is and that he has to behave. Don't let him take over!
Have a Marvelous Monday girl! :rose:

Noenoe

I started the week off right!
I walked this morning and ate good today!
B-cereal 150 cal.
L-small, delicious nectarine 80 cal.
d-small salad 150 cal.
1 corn on the cob, no butter or salt--70 cal.
Lien cuisine-Deluxe Cheddar Potatoe which I thought was delicious--250 cal.
and later, i will have a bowl of frozen yogart.
Of course, I drank all my water. I am drinking at least 10 glasses a day.
My computer is fixed and running really, really fast, I can't believe it!! Now I will have more time to check up on others more!!!!
and to help keep up motivation!!
:rose:

Hi Otto!

Wow!!! Congrats on the weight loss! Also, congrats on being the inspiration of our in house poet.

I'm glad you got your computer up and running again. I look forward to seeing more from you!

Cheers!
Linda

Your puter is sooo fast, it got away!!!
Catch it Otto, catch it! We're counting on your post! Run! :rose:

Noenoe

I am just utterly amazed how fast it works! It probably could run away on me!! (heehee)
I had a good day until tonight, well, I can't really complain.
b-cereal 150
L-pretzels 200 cal. (overdid a little)
d-Lien cuisine-salisbury steak 270
2 small fresh lucious garden tomatoes, no, not tymaders, but tomatoes 40 cal.
string beans (unfortunately out of can, but they were yummy) 30 cal.
Now, here is the no-no, I had to wait for my hubby to bring me home and we had an hour to spare, so the kids and I walked, were going to walk to McDs so they could play, but we realized it was going to take to long, so went to "Rita's" ice cream store and, on yes, we had not ice cream but "custard" which is probably twice as much calories. I am not even going to check, this will not happen all the time. Plus, I did have some frozen yogart tonight about 9:00.
I did walk and drink all my water. Tomorrow will be busy and stressful too, but I will make it through the day.
:rose:

AHA! McD's... Rita's, eh? You and I need to block the driveways to these places when we are on the brink! LOL!

Just looking at your last menu.. is that all you are eating? It sure doesn't look to be enough (other than the custard). I'm just going by my own experience... and pretzels for lunch wouldn't help me make it to the next snack.. LOL! I guess my greatest advantage to dieting where I live is that there are NO Baskin Robbins. Oh boy.. better stop thinking about that now.

Cheers!
Linda

Well, Linda, normally I like to eat fruit for lunch, but mother's cuppards are empty!! I haven't had an opportunity to go shopping since we are limited to transportation. Although there is a store nearby, I just haven't gotten there. I did ride my bike there a couple of times, but I need to get a basket for my bike to put stuff in, like Dorothy in Wizzard of Oz.
Also, it really doesn't bother me eating little for lunch. I eat while I work, so I think this is why. Sometimes i have to take 1/2 hour, even then, I read and it goes by really fast.
today was okay,
b-cereal 150 ca.
L-pretzels again-still didn't get to the store, 200 cal.
D-I made some shrimp in the basket. I didn't really have much choices, again. So it was 220 calories for 1 serving and there were 2 servings in the container. I had both servings with nothing else but ketchup and horseradish. So that was 440 for the shrimp and of course i did "fry" them, I didn't think they would get good baked because of the way they were made. I am not sure how much fat that added.
I did walk. I took the kiddies out to roller skate in the neighbor's drive way, they had a blast. (I did too)
All for now, I hope I get to the store soon!!
:rose:

I love shrimp! Especially the way they serve it at Red Lobster. Garlic baked, swimming in garlic butter.... Not good but soooo delicious!
Did you rollerskate as well? I'm thinking of getting me a pair of those inline skates. Not now yet, sometime!
Otto, have a great day tomorrow! :rose:

Noenoe

No, Noenoe, I didn't roller skate. I don't have skates, if I did have them, I would, I always liked skating.

Well, I must say, I am really feeling good about myself.

I weighed 180 at some point and I stopped weighing myself.
I started dieting on and off.
I got serious in March/April and started weighing at 176.
I am now ----- 145.

I am 10 pounds from my 1st goal.
Then I will be 5 pounds to my 2nd.
Then "maintain"!!!

I CAN DO IT, I WILL DO IT. WE WILL DO IT, WE CAN DO IT!!

I had a good day. I walked and drank my water.
B-cereal bar 150 cal.
L-pretzels 200 cal. (I did get to the store after work, so . . . fruit tomorrow)
D-Big Salad 300 cal.
Lean cuisine--deluxe cheddar pot. 250 cal.

Now, I am extra proud of myself. My kids wanted McDs and it was late to make dinner, so I decided to get them it. I did not take any of their food, not even one fry!! I made myself a salad while they were eating. I just wasn't tempted!! I stayed in "CONTROL" (YIPPEE).

I had a job interview today. It went well. I wont find out for about 10 days, one of the bosses is going on vacation. I think they are going to offer it--but i already thought that once, and they never called. I am going to send them a thank you leter.

Wish me luck!!

:rose:

Otto, you're FANTASTICO! Staying IN CONTROL like that! How do you always say it....MAGNIFIMUNDO?!???

And congrats at being only 10 lbs from goal. Boy, you're almost there. I'm positive that you're gonna make it. You can DO IT, Otto! YOU CAN!

Hoping you are having a Fab Friday! :rose:

Noenoe

Well Noenoe, I hate to let you down, but i ended up not eating good today. I woke up this morning feeling great and in control, then my hubby wanted to go for breakfast which we haven't done in a long time, so okay. Well I ate a western omlette, w/home fries, then, in early afternoon I ate a nectarine and plum, which was okay. Then, around dinner time, I was getting kids dinner first, and I started nibbling and nibbling turned into eating and eating then I ate my dinner and I felt stuffed, I felt so stuffed it made me tired. Well, I have been doing so well, I am not going to let it get me down, tomorrow is another day, and I am going to get in control, I WILL!! I CAN DO IT, AND I WILL!
8-}

Otto, it's just a temporary lapse of control.
Nothing to worry about.
Did you go with your hubby and NO kids? Or was everybody there?
My sister is coming 4 weeks from now. I'm going to schedule some time with my Rudi. She can take care of my kids. She loves to do that.
How's the car business? Are you going to buy another car?
Well Otto, have a great Saturday! Remember: YOU CAN DO IT!! :rose:

Noenoe

Hey Otto!

Congrats on being 145 I wish I was even close to that! HEHE

Gold stars for not taking any of your kids McD's because I know this is tempting to do especially when they usually don't eat all the McD's so you have to throw it out. My nephew always leaves heaps of chips. Either that or he comes up to me and ofers me some because he likes to share and you feel guilty refusing him because he really is trying to be sweet and share.

Rita's ice cream store? We don't have that here but I can guess the sort of place it would be. Here we have Dairy Bell and Wendy's and places like that I don't know if you do over there. Wendy's have this 99% ff choc ice cream soft serve called chocollo. Only problem is they serve it in a waffle cone hehehehe

Love Jo

Wow Otto!!!! You have really, really done so great on your diet! You are sooooo close! I bet you are really excited!

Know what? I am gonna have eggs n toast tomorrow morning if it isn't raining! That might not sound like a big deal to a lot of people but I can eat eggs morning, noon and night. So this will be a treat for me and then I will have to go work it off. So please know I have complete sympathy for your breakfast slip. Gotta watch out for them tayders though!

Wow, 10 from goal! WOW!! It won't be long now!!

Linda

Thanks for stopping by Noenoe, Rainbow and Tooomayder!!

Well Noenoe, my husband and I are so due to go away without the kids. Sometimes, but we haven't don it in a long time, they would sleep over at my mom's house and we would go to the races, usually races, my hubby is not big on going to fancy restaurants, when we do go out to eat, it would be to a diner or fast food. Also, sports are starting up again, so it is not that easy to have kids sleep over at my mom's because we have sports first thing on Saturday morning. We had baseball this morning, I just love watching him play!! So NOenoe where is Rudi taking you? what do you do that is special for the two of you??
Well, we went out to look at cars yesterday. We looked a "mailibu" and "grand am"--we decided we are going to get a new one instead of used--we don't want headaches with the car breaking down all the time. So we are not going to rush, but we do need to do something soon. My hubby did fix his truck, so we at least have that now. Not have a car right away will mean a lot of running around!!

Rainbow that chocollo sounds good!! Do they make "light" ones, low calorie? probably not, the really good stuff don't come that way!

Tymader, the problem wasn't really the egg part, the problem was, I ate a big breakfast which set something off and I ate more the rest of the day. When i was picking while making the kids dinner and then I ate more and more, "weigh" too much. Then I did eat dinner yet (yikes)--so I didn't even tally up calories!!

Well, so far, is so so,
I didn't eat breakfast because I was out of time. When we got back from baseball, I decided to have a sandwich.
I had roast beef, lean-97% fat free, i don't have calorie count because I bought it from the deli, only one slice on a roll, with little light mayo and a delicious fresh tooomayder from our garden.

We are off to a church this afternoon. My husband plays the "fiddle" in a family band. He plays with his uncle, cousin and a second cousin. They play country and blue grass, mostly blue grass. They do good. Every once in a while they play for churches or other little things. "Gotta have a fiddle in the band".

Then we are planning to go to a drive-in--one of the things we like to do as a family, its enjoyable.

All for now, :rose:

It seems you have a nice Saturday mapped out!
Hope you will have lots of fun. I love the drive-in. We don't know that concept in Holland so I was totally new to it when I came to Canada. I love the all-nighters. Getting square eyes, staring at the screen!

Rudi and I love to go for dinner in this restaurant called Shrimp Cocktail. It's a little expensive but you have the good, really good food, the dimmed lights, a bit of a romantic atmosphere. Then there is this Italian restaurant called Fazio's. They have the same atmosphere and also great food but they have live music on the weekends and a little dance floor.
But only the luxury of being able to carry a conversation without being interrupted for all sorts and to be able to enjoy your food without having to feed somebody or to watch how they are eating and if they are behaving is already a treat.
And after dinner I think we will hit the casino. I love gambling. Only go maybe once a year but I love it there. Rudi once took me on a surprise trip to Vegas. Never thought I would like it that much! It was fantastic. But that is almost 10 years ago already. I'm ready to go again!
Well Otto, have a great time today. :rose:

Noenoe

Hi my buddy Otto!!! I'm so glad that your hubby got the truck fixed. Sounds very exciting to pick out a new car. So, you get to go to a drive in and a diner! I adore both but especially diners - they're so homey and comfy. Wishing you and your musical hubby a great rest of the weekend. :rose: :rose: :rose:

Hey Otto, I understand completely about eating one bad thing and then another, and another. That memory is what keeps me in check. I don't have little ones around anymore either. It is so hard to diet when you have the children to consider too. I still think you are doing a great job. 10 FROM GOAL~!!

I want to be able to say that yesterday. Good for you!

Linda

otto I just thought I'd stop by and say hi. You are only 10 pounds from goal? That is great. You must be really excited about that. I think your idea for the new challenge is a great idea, I need something to get me started again. I have kind of stalled for awhile now.

Well I hope you are having a great weekend.
Gina

Hi Otto,

Cool bananas you are only 10 pounds from your goal! Well done!
Thankyou for the advice and encouragement you give me in my journal. I really appreciate all your friendship.
Love Jo

Thanks for popping in Noenoe, Mer, Tymader, Walkerps and Rainbow Girl!!

The drive-in was fun, but the movies were not the best. We saw Princess Diaries which was a little slow but it had its good parts. Then it was "cats and dogs"--I did not like it at all, my son fell asleep and my hubby fell asleep. I dozed a few and when I woke up, my 3 year old was still watching it, she watched the whole thing!!

Well, I overslept this morning, so I did not walk 8-} but I will push mow the grass tonight after dinner.

Since i overslept, I did not eat breakfast. I ate pretzels for snack at work around 11:00 and then my fruit, nectarine and plum for lunch, but I ate too many pretzels, they are addictive, I am going to try to get back on schedule and stay away from them totally!

Tonight, i am going to have a salad, but I did not decide yet what else. I need to groccery shopping tonight also, after I mow the grass (yuk, this is one chore I could do without).

Tomorrow will be an even better eating day!!
:rose:

Dinner went well. I had a big salad which tasted extra yummy. (300 cal.) A piece of meatloaf (small piece) 200 cal. and broccoli.
I had frozen yogart treat!!
Ended the day good!
:rose:

Glad to see you had a good day. I just love going to the movies and I really want to see "Princess Diaries" too. So it was a bit slow but overall was it good?
You should check out "Legally Blonde" which I saw the other day. It has Reese Witherspoon and it is ssooooo funny with a great moral and a good storyline.

Love Jo

You know what? I think you still don't eat enough! Are you hungry at all during the day?
You must be! Pretzels and fruit doesn't cut it for a hardworking woman like yourself!
Why don't you take a sammich (ala Linda) to work or don't you like bread? Huh...huh...! You're talking to the wife of a baker here so better be careful...!
Glad you had a good day though and I hope today will be even better! :rose:

Noenoe

Hectic day--I did not get my walk in today. I will try to get up earlier tomorrow,
eating was soo-soo,
Hopefully better tomorrow!
:rose:

Hi Otto,

I noticed that our beginning and first goal stats are identical. Of course, you are doing far better than I am in the 'current weight' column. :laugh: Congrats on being 10 lbs away from your first goal! You should be very proud of yourself and of all of the progress that you have made!

I saw the 'The Princess Diaries' a few days ago when I needed a no-thinking study break. I thought it was fun, but then again, I wasn't looking for much. :) Have you ever noticed that when you go into movies with low expectations, you are much more likely to come out impressed? heehee

How has Rob Lowe...ehhh...wait, I mean how has your husband reacted to your weight loss? Chris (my fiance) hasn't really noticed anything, but he is happy that I am excited about losing weight. :laugh: boys...

Have a good Wednesday!
Christine

Hey Otto, I think maybe you should listen to noenoe! If you don't eat enough your metabolism will go right into starvation mode and stop any chances of weight lost. You will store fat instead. I know, I learned the hard way. I lost 5 pounds the first week I started to eat more.

Cheers!
Linda

otto, just stopping in to say hi and see if there is going to be a weigh in on the challenge board tomorrow. If there is I don't know if I'm going to have a loss or not but I will be there anyway.
Gina

Hi Gals,
Oh my Tomayder, well, sometimes I think it is not much, but when I count my calories and eat 1000 calories a day, I feel it is enough, first, I never used to eat breakfast really, unless on weekends or when we went out, which when I ate then, I ate a lot. Also, I was a big binger, I would binge day in and day out, I was so ashamed of myself and of course, I did it when no one was around. Anyway that is the past, I am doing a lot better, even now, even when I over eat I am able to gain control again, knock on wood! Anyway, back to my point, I eat a good breakfast, I consider it good, because I am not starving all morning. I usually eat cereal, today I had a cereal bar, and it was satisfying. For lunch, I am eating fruit, now, I work through lunch because I only work 5 1/2 hours at work, so when I get home, it is 3:00 in the afternoon already, so then by the time dinner is ready and I do all that I have to do, it is 5:00 already, wherein I usually eat a big healthy salad, at least 300 calories, sometimes smaller, depending on what I put in it. Then, I eat a small meal with that, which when you really, really think about it, it is a lot of food, at least I think so. Well, with that all said, that is what I ate today, and I will probably have a frozen yogart yet quickly.
shew, that was a lot, I hope it made sense, I do have to run to put the kids to bed, I am going to try to RECRUIT SOME PEOPLE FOR OUR NEW TEAMS!! LETS JOIN IN THE FUN AND JOIN A TEAM!!
:rose:

I had a good day today. I walked, drank my water, still need to drink 2 more glasses, but I will.
B-cereal bar 130 cal.
L-cantaloupe 80 cal. 3 pretz. 60 cal.
D-salad 300 cal.
Lean cuisine 250 cal.

Noenoe, its not that I get hungry when I eat those pretzels, I just love the taste of them!! Too tempting when I look at them. Out of sight, out of mind!!

Trefoil, it was a while till my husband noticed, but he finally noticed. He likes the improvement!! He also lost weight, although he wasn't try, he has something called fibromyalgia which caused him to lose weight. I told him, we look like a new couple!!

Kids and i did playdough tonight. It was fun, they both love doing that. It was a rainy day, so I thought I would let them get it out, we all did it.

:rose:

Hi Otto baby :) hehe
When I see your name I always picture the bus driver from the Simpsons, but I'm sure you don't look like that especially since he's a male :)

I kind of agree with Angie and tmayder that I don't think you eat enough. Maybe you should just try to incorporate a sandwich or a little mini meal in for lunch instead of just fruit and pretzels. You might find it a real improvement and if you don't you can always go back to the fruit and pretzels.

Thanks for all the nice messages you have left in my journal so far. :laugh:)
Love Jo

Otto-girl, you are doing such a terific job with the new challenge. Just wanted to tell you that.
The 1 lb that you've lost this week must be from running around all the time.
CONGRATS OTTO, WOOOOHOOOO, YOU'RE COOLAMUNDO!
TTFN!

Noenoe

Hey Otto...well do you want to know the truth? Because of your screen name and the fact that I never read your journal..I thought you were a boy! SORRY! Anyway, I can imagine how much work the challenge is. So thanks! You are very close to your goal! you can do it! :x

Hi Otto, congratulations on your weight loss, and thanks for doing the challenge, YOU ARE doing a SUPER job..!!!!!!
* * :rose: :rose: * *
:x Kathlean (drinking my water!!!)

Its kind of funny, my journal was up here today, because I haven't really been posting in it, I was thinking about posting in it tonight because ... I was very bad today, tonight, I just over did eating, I am ashamed, I was feeling kind of down, I went to pack clothes for this weekend--all my clothes are yukky--obviously don't fit, I have nothing to wear, I went up to the attic and found yes, size 8 jeans--I can't believe I was that size at one point in my life. It totally depressed me!! I want to get back there soooooo bad--and what did I do, eat, yes, eat!! I guess I should have come here first, cause after seeing the wonderful visitors above, maybe I would not have done what I did. I wont give up--and I definitely wont give up on my challengers!! One day at a time--I will have to work harder. I didn't want to post that I am having a bad day today in the challenge board because everyone is really doing good and motivation is great--i didn't want to be a downer today on the first weigh in day.
shew, that was long winded, but it helps me to feel better to say it.
Thanks again everyone!!
:rose:

oh ya, it must be TOM's fault because I am cranky as he double toothpicks! Poor kiddies!
8-}

Re: my name "Otto" - I originally started it as that be I "ot to" lose weight (heehee)--plus I heard that name somewhere and I liked it, but I never heard it on Simpsons, I never watched that show. My son watches that cartoon "rocket power"--the one character is Otto--he likes the Otto character a lot--well I don't know where this is going, but I thought that was funny at first, obviously he doesn't know that is my screen name.

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Don't let those size 8 jeans depress you, let them empower you! YOU ARE GOING TO GET BACK IN THEM!!! Just keep saying it to yourself and be proud of the progress you ahve been making towards them :)

Hi otto, Congratulation on your weight loss this week. You really are doing a super job with the challenge, thanks for getting it started. It was just what I needed to really get me motivated to go going on my program. I hope you have a great weekend.
Gina

Otto, Size 8 jeans - gooooo girl !!! What a great goal; don't let one bad day get you down. Though I must admit your response to the size 8 dilemma would be mine as well - when in doubt consume food ! ?! The smallest jeans I ever wore were a 10 and my 12's are soooo tight now, 10's are a real dream. In my humble opinion, jeans are the nastiest item of clothing a woman can wear - the first to get waaaay to small and the last to get back on in a civilized way when we try so hard. Keep your chin up, keep trying and Ihave no doubt the size 8's will be on and look lovely.

Hi (((((Otto))))),

I'm with you about all those smaller sized clothes. It doesn't seem to make any difference how my diet and exercise (cycling) I do, I'm still not getting into smaller clothes. I guess we just have to find something different to do until we find the right thing for us, right? Don't ask me what just yet, I am going to give this a lot of thought over the weekend.

Keep the commitment!
Linda

Hi Otto,

Don't forget to give yourself a big old pat on the back. Yes, you used to fit into size 8. However, you gained some weight and now you are making an effort to change your life. It isn't easy, but you are doing it. Getting back into the size you want is going to be a wonderful feeling because you are working for it. You should be very proud of yourself for making an effort to change your life.

I hope that you are having a great weekend!
Christine

Thanks everyone!! I am definitely feeling better and don't worry, ...
I WILL NEVER QUIT OR GIVE UP!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Recommitted yet again, and again,...

Back from a long weekend, it was great.
I actually went for hiking on a mountain, not major hiking, but 1 mile out and back, it was really cool,

all for now, <IMG SRC="smilies/cool.gif" border="0">
:rose:

Hey Otto! Glad to hear that you had a wonderful weekend! Was the mountain walk refreshing? I used to love a good hike! Hopefully I can do it again after another 20 pound weight loss.

Cheers!
Linda

Hey Otto...just wanted to pop in and say hi :) Dont you worry, you will wear those size 8's again soon enough...you have great determination. If you fall down you get right back up, you will make it!!! And all that water helps too :laugh:
Keep up the great work!!!
christine :rose:

Thanks for stopping by Tymader and Honey!
Yes Tymader the mountain was beautiful!! My little 3 year old went too and she loved it, she did so good, no complaining, my sister couldn't believe how good she was! She asked me the next day, if we were going to go look for animals again, and she talked about the hummingbird that she saw for the first time ever, my son loved it too, I want to start to do this more often with them, especially once the leaves start to change color. I am looking forward to going again.

Well, I feel in control. Today I walked. I ate good today. Tonight my daughter and I danced in the garage with our music blaring for about 15 minutes--we had fun, although I wasn't wearing the right shoes and my one foot aches a little.

Here is to another good day tomorrow!!

We will do it!! We can do it!!
:rose:

Ahhhh, sounds like another great day for you today, Otto! I am so glad your 3 year old liked hiking and didn't ask you to carry her. I didn't dare take that chance when mine were that age!

Just wanted to wish you luck tomorrow in being a big loser!

Cheers!
Linda

Thanks Tymader for the good wishes,
unfortunately, there was no loss, I knew there wouldn't be because I had a bad week and weekend, but I feel in control, just in time for another weekend!! Weekends are difficult, but I think I can pull a good one, I sure am going to try!!

I walked today, skipped with daughter for about 10 minutes. Ate good. Good day!
I never did get TOM last week, I thought I was getting it because of my mood, it was horrible mood (but I guess that could be PMS) who knows?! oh well, at least I feel better.

:rose:

Hey Otto, while I know you are disappointed in not losing, at least you do the reality check and that's half the battle. I don't know about you, but denial is what probably got me here in the first place. You are gonna make it though :)

Hugs!
Linda

helloooo otto,
wow u are doing great! i am so very impressed with your determination to get things done. i have every confidence that u will meet all your goals. congrats on all the progress u have made already.

HUGS :)

vickie :rose:

Great big hello to my visitors, Tymader and Babycakes!! Thank you!

Well today was a good day again. So this should help even more for the weekend! I will try extra hard. Not much to report, I walked, I got up a little late, but I went anyway, I just rushed more to get ready for work.

I wont check in tomorrow, we have baseball, soccer, work around the house, so I will be back on sunday night.

I CAN DO IT, WE CAN ALL DO IT!!
:rose:

Yes Otto, WE CAN!!
You are doing great. One good day after the other has to pay off come Thursday!
I can't believe what a whiney ass I was yesterday. I punished myself by making me walk 2,5 km extra today. Just to walk off everything I ate too much yesterday!
So I feel much, much better!! Actually I'm feeling FANTASTICO, TERRIFICMUNDO!
I'm gonna do it this week Otto! And you are too! Have a great weekend girl! :rose:

hi otto,
just wanted to stop in and say have a wonderful weekend. u are doing so good and those size 8 jeans are gonna fit ya soon! i don't remember ever wearing jeans smaller than size 16 so i am excited to see just what size i will end up in. i know it will not be any where near 8 though.

HUGS :)

vickie :rose:

Hey I don't remember ever wearing a size under 16 either! Gee that's sad!
So got Otto!!! You'll be in those size 8's in no time, just to show us it's possible :)
Love Jo

Hi Otto,

You are doing a great job. You should get a good work out doing all the running around to baseball and soccer games!!! 8-} Does it make ya crazy sometimes?
I know how you feel about those size 8 jeans. I save some of my jeans and my daughter is now wearing them. If I would have not gained we could have shared clothes and saved some money. :laugh:
It was great how your 3 year old did so well on your walk the other day. My son will be three this month and I tell you, when I go for a walk sometimes I wish he was still just a baby so I could just push him along in the stroller.
Any way keep up the good work, you can make it to those jeans!!! :x

Thanks for stopping by Noenoe, Babycakes, Rainbow Girl and Deby!

I had a good weekend, eating good too, xcept for Sunday, Sunday was a free day, but right back at it on Monday!! I am feeling good this week!! So, hopefuly there will be a loss, or shall I say--there will be a loss!! I am going to do it!! We will do it!! WE ALL WILL DO IT!!!

U never know Babycakes--how tall are you?? I made up my mind--I am definitely going to get back in those jeans--no matter what or how long it takes--I am going to do it!!

I should also clarify for you all, I was overweight all my life--I definitely didn't wear size 8 all the time. For a brief 6 or 7 years, I lost, geez, I don't even remember anymore, 60 to 70 pounds--I kept the weight off for about 6 or 7 years, I had my son and put on about 20 pounds, then I had my daughter and need I say more...now, I took off 32 pounds and still have more to go, my original goal was 135, but as i near my goal, I realize it needs to be more, so now, I am thinking maybe 125 to get back in those size 8 jeans...I WILL DO IT!!

HERE IS TO ANOTHER GOOD DAY TOMORROW,
WE CAN DO THIS!!!
:rose:

That's the attitude girl! You can and you will do this! How tall are you Otto?
Have a super day tomorrow! :rose:

Noenoe

Wow... 6 or 7 years in a size 8 ain't bad! I have not been able to get in a size 8 since the 7th grade! I averaged size 11 until I mushroomed. I mean I just blew right on by 13's and 16's I guess. I would like to be back in size 11's.. they felt really good.

Glad ya had a fun weekend!

CHeers!
Linda

Well, today was not a good day, everything that is going on-just got me down--I ate way too much--stress!! Watching the news, hearing the radio, just too much, I lost control. Horrible, horrible, horrible--I am trying to figure out how to explain things to my 6 year old, how do I explain it, the neighbor boy got off the bus and was here before I said anything to my son and he is talking about how NYC blew up and going on and on, when he went home, I tried to explain it to my son, gently, not trying to scare him, and he said, he thought Chris was talking about a movie. I wish he was...
Prayers for everyone tonight!! I hope tomorrow is a better day!!
:rose:

I am feeling better today, eating wise anyway! Definitely still worried about our country, but eating better.

I walked today.
B-Blueberry english muffin, plain 140 cal.
L-1/2 canteloupe 80 cal.
D-Salad 200 cal
Pork & Pot. 240 cal.
Fzn Yogart treat.
Drank my water...
now we are getting a storm, I wanted to go check out journals, but I don't know how many I can...storm moving in

NoeyNoe, I am 5'0" tall. 125 should take me back to size 8 (hopefully)!!
:rose:

Just wanted to say Hi! Hope you don't get discouraged by not losing this week. You can do this! Just keep at it!
Have a good day tomorrow! :rose:

Noey

THAT'S IT, ANOTHER BAD DAY!! NO MORE. I WILL GET IN CONTROL--IT IS A LITTLE AFTER MIDNIGHT--I WILL NOT GIVE IN TO FOOD TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IF I DO, SOMEONE BETTER KICK ME IN THE *****!!

Man, there are too many journals, I can't get to them all...
:rose:

UH-OH! Looks like we have both been having bad days. Tell ya what... let's stand side by side, arm in arm, and heal kick the s*@T outta each other's *****'$ and teach ourselves a lesson!!

Here's to better daze!

Linda

Hello, Otto! Sounds like you're just a tad frustrated! ;) Well today's a new day and you're going to do awesome! I know it!

Can't wait to hear how your day went! Enjoy the weekend!

Shannon

Hey Otto...I was overeating and feeling emotional also last week. I was sitting in front of the TV and really wanted to eat. I wanted to comfort myself also. BUT never fear! I new week is here!

THank you so much for always visiting my journal and your positivity! I appreciate your DT friendship!

Thank you--all of you, you are great!!
Yesterday went very well and I also went for my walk, today was not as good as I wanted, but tomorrow will be really good!!! I am not going into work, but I am going to make it a good day!!
We went a Blue Grass Festival today!! It was a beautiful day--lots of music, food...
Hubby picked with some bands a little, it was fun!!
All for now, and thanks a lot, I really want to get moving!!
:rose:

glad that things are on the improve for you Otto! getting your walk in yesterday is a great start. The bluegrass festival sounds like a wonderful way to forget your troubles and relax also!
i look forward to your post tomorrow saying what a great day you have had.
hugs bell :)
p.s you are all doing awesome on the challenge.

I would love a weekend such as yours, Otto. I guess it is that time of year for outdoor fall festivals and music. I don't think they have anything like that in this area and I miss it a lot! Maybe I should try to help them get something started some day, huh? Do I have to know somebody to start a music festival? Oh... ok... never mind...

Have a fabulous week!
Linda

hey otto,
i agree that there are alot of journals here and i can't keep up either :). i just keep trying cause everyone is such an inspiration to me, and i get great food ideas from y'all.

to answer your question from last week, i am 5'7" and have been very work out oriented in the past. so i have lots of muscle tissue buried somewhere under this fat. according to the weight charts and my MD, i should not try to get below 150-160 pounds because of my muscle and skeletal make up. it sure would be nice to see that scale tell me i weigh 135 pounds but it just ain't gonna happen. so size 8 jeans are not likely.

its so good to read your journal and see how well u are doing. have a great monday sweetie.

GOD BLESS AMERICA *

HUGS :)

vickie :rose:

Thanks for stopping by Bell, Tymader and Babycakes!!

Bell--I did have a better day--I did well--I feel control slipping back in--now I need to do it again!! I can do it!! WE CALL CAN DO IT!!

Tymader--do you know someone? Hum, Canada, that's pretty far...when everyone reaches their goal...we can all head for Canada for Tymader's festival...
I hope you are getting back in control too...especially since the smoking thing is under control!!

Babycakes--almost in 16--you are working it girl--keep it up!!

I didn't get up in time to exercise--but tomorrow I WILL!! I am making a new vow to get up everyday for exercise again--no more slacking.

I did eat good today-as said above, I didn't actually count, but I didn't overeat, so I am feeling good,
B-hubby wanted to go out to diner, so I did okay for a change-I had a mushroom omlette, 3 or 4 bites of potatoes, left the rest on my plate, ate 1/2 piece of toast and left the rest on my plate. It was late breakfast, so I skipped lunch,
D-broccoli w/ cheese, no butter or salt,
Lean cuisine, bowl of cabbage.
small frozen yogart tonight.

So overall, I feel okay today. I didn't eat this and that and this and that! YIPEE!!

My hubby is home tonight, so I wont be visiting any journals tonight, but I plan to visit some tomorrow night,

ONE DAY AT A TIME, I WILL DO THIS, WE WILL DO THIS!!
:rose:

(((Otto))), just felt like giving you a hug!
You are doing sooo well. Today the food, tomorrow the exercise. Slowly but surely everything gets back into control. Great job!
I know it and you know it too. You can DO THIS! WOOOHOOO, Otto is goin' to kick butt!
Did your Mom give you the RS tape already? You really should give it a try. Good music and it is fun!
Hope you have an even better day tomorrow, Otto! :rose:

Noenoe

hey otto,
hope u are enjoying your evening with the hubby :)
just stopping in to say howdy. glad things are getting back under control for u.
have a terrific tuesday :)

GOD BLESS AMERICA *

HUGS :)

vickie :rose:

Hi, Otto! I was just dropping in to see how you are doing! It looks like you are on track and doing well! Your attitude sounds great!

Hope you had a good evening with the hubby. Those are so nice to have aren't they? :x

Keep at it--you're doing so well!
Shannon

Hi Noenoe--isn't it something, when we are in control-how good it feels? why is it so hard to get in control, when it makes us feel so good? if that question makes any sense 8-} I am getting the tape this Thursday--it is my nephew's birthday--I am going to skip the cake--I feel it!!

Babycakes and HMS thanks for stopping by--yes, being home with Hubby is extra special here--my hubby works middleshift and i work days, so we see each other very little during the week--we do this by choice, because of the little ones. Hopefully in 2 years--he will go day shift, but for now...
As much as I miss having him here at night, I really do do better dieting when he is not here!!

I did really good today again!! I walked this morning and did 25 jumping jacks this evening. Jumping jacks are harder than I remembered!! And, no, my boobs did not knock me out!

B-oatmeal
L-apple and plum
D-Lean cuisine and bowl of cabbage
Bowl of frozen yogart

GOOD DAY EATING AND EXERCISING!!
I WILL GET UP AND GO FOR MY WALK TOMORROW MORNING!!

I AM IN CONTROL!! I WILL DO THIS!!
WE ALL WILL DO THIS!!
:rose:

Hi Otto :),
you are doing really well!!!
I love cabbage myself!!, and we have another thing in common, my hubby also works shift work, swing and graveyard, couse he will probably always do that, till he has 30 years in anyway, because he works at a newspaper as a press man.
I come by to see how you are doing, and Say thanks for visiting me too!!! Take care and keep up the good work!
* :rose: :rose: *
Kathlean

Good on you otto!
You look like you have had a fab last couple of days. Well done!

What is the blue grass festival? I gather it's some sort of music festival which I would just love to go to :) Glad you had fun.
Keep it up! Love Jo

((((((((((((((otto)))))))))))))))))
u really crack me up girl! LOL! i did 25 jumping jacks today too and geezzzz were they hard. and my boobs hurt from all the jumping. and right in the middle of a jumping jack i got a cramp in my left leg. LOL! but i kept jumping!
u are doing WONDERFUL sweetie! i am so proud of u! keep up the good work.

GOD BLESS AMERICA *

HUGS :)

vickie :rose:

Well another good day--girls!!

Thanks to you all--for the help and motivation, it comes from YOU!!

Thank you for stopping by KathLEAN, Rainbow and wonderful Babycakes,

Oh Rainbow, you would love the bluegrass festival, they die the grass blue, the trees blue, they paint all the buildings blue, and the fiddles blue, and then they paint...
naaa, I am just fooling you...
they are really great--usually, they have bands all day on stage, a competition, they play bluegrass music, and then there are groups that jam all over under trees, usually 6 or 7 jam together and everyone crowds around groups, going group to group, there usually are several groups,
so people go group to group or the stage too, it is really neat, usually a lot of people show up. Of course they have lots of food there and crafts! really fun!

Babycakes--oohh, ouch, I probably would have given up--GOOD FOR YOU!! I ADMIRE YOUR MOTIVATION!!!

KathLEAN--too bad we don't live closer since our hubby's are out making the bacon at night, so we can fry it up in the pan in the morning (heehee-weird humor)--then we could get together to do our exercise!! And kick each other in the butt when we are not doing well with eating!! Most of my friends work dayshift and their hubbys too, so sometimes I get jeolous, oh well, we have been doing it for pretty long now, its life.

Anyway, back to a good day,
I walked this morning.
B-oatmeal
L-1/2 canteloupe
D-Smart One and salad (i hade the beef and vegtable rice bowl--i like those, and they are really filling)
frozen yogart treat.
25 jumping jacks this evening. They were tough, but I think I might start doing more of them! (shhhh don't tell Noenoe)

I am looking forward to weigh in tomorrow, i believe i will have a loss,

stats:
176/144/125 or 120
(I keep changing my goal)
:rose:

Hi Otto,

You've been doing great! I've been considering trying some of those jumping jacks...hmmm...just to show myself that I can do them.

Maybe you could not change your goal...rather, wait until you get there and then set a new goal, based on how your feel and look when you get to the first one...just a thought.

Good luck at weigh-in tomorrow!
Christine

hi otto.
you are kicking butt girl...great going!
i agree with Christine. when you get down near goal your body will let you know where its happy. thats what i did after maintaining for a year. started letting my body decide where its most comfortable. cant wait to see this week's loss.
hugs bell :)

Hi Otto, :laugh:
you make me laugh with the Making bacon statement, I always say that to hubby, when He is going to work, He is going to make the bacon!!!
YOu have been doing Awesome, Wishing you well to morrow at the scales!!!!! woooo hoooo, your going to do great I am sure!!
Love Kathlean...
(boots on and ready) Hehe

Hi Otto thought you where new here but glad to see you are almost at your goal.. Love bluegrass music and the festivals to always took one in every summer for the last ten years we missed this year. Because we sold our fifth wheel. do you follow a lot of them.

see you lighter

Linda

Hi Trefoil and Bell--it is always wonderful to see you here!! YOU ARE RIGHT, I KNOW I SHOULDN'T CHANGE IT UNTIL I GET THERE, BUT I have been so unhappy with my weight again, it is funny, when I lost weight and got to 150 I felt really good and I felt good about my body, then I went a few weeks with no loss or very little loss, bouncing 150 to 155, and then all of sudden I started feeling unhappy with my body, and I still feel unhappy with it, then I went in the attick and found my size 8 jeans and they really made me feel fat. I can't believe I wore them at one time-so...now I don't feel as good as I did. Anyway, I know you're right--I wont be changing my goal anymore though, I wont go any lower than that.

KathLEAN--It is always great to see you too!! You are doing pretty AWESOME YOURSELF--2LBS TOO--WOOHOO!! WEIGH TO GO FELLOW "X"!!

Boblin--thank you for stopping by--almost at my goal...it feels like it will be forever...
We usually go to 1 a year, my husband plays the fiddle in a bad and they play bluegrass, they play for churches, picnics, old folk homes, stuff like that--and then we go to this festival once a year, and of course, he takes his fiddle and jams with them...it is fun!!

NOw, down to the nitty gritty, I did not walk today because I got up and it was very dark and by the time I got downstairs it was pouring rain...my daughter got up early, so we laid on the couch a little,
B was good-oatmeal
L was good 1/2 canteloupe
I got the mail and did a little emotional eating,
D-salad (which I prepared before I read the mail)
then I ate 1/2 of chicken cord on bleu (which is probably very fattening)--I also had a (1) halojeano (sp)(spicy) hot dog, they are big and fat--two pieces of bread with the one spicy dog.
then--i went to a birthday party-I had a small piece of birthday cake and 1 scoop of ice cream, then
:c( I had frozen yogart tonight,

I am not going to get down, I WILL GET RIGHT BACK IN CONTROL TOMORROW!!! TOMORROW WILL BE A BETTER, BRIGHTER DAY!!

I will start with doing Richard Simmons--I have the tape "Sweatin' to the Oldies 2"--hope I can do it! I will do my best,
:rose:

Hi ya Otto..

Ok...seems like alot of crazy eating happening all over the board lately. So...I hate to say it..but I don't feel so bad. I have been reading alot about this emotional eating lately. So far...the way I am looking at it..these so far experts have obviously not went through it!!!

I personally think it is a hormonal thing...and as long as we get back on track as soon as we can...and punish ourselves with more exercise to wear it off quicker...we've done our jobs...ok...wrong attitude but..um...well...nothing else has worked so far!!! LOL...

I am glad that you are having your social hour with Richard...that should help wear off those hot dogs!!!

Keep going...you WILL get there...Richard is sure to show you the way!(I really must buy one of his tapes someday!!!)

Talk to you soon...and take care!

Hi Otto,

Hang in there! You are doing great. If anyone can show you the way it is Richard Studly Simmons :) hehehe I have just started exercising to Sweatin' to the Oldies and I love it! You'll have to let me know what number 2 is like ok?
Just hold your head high, smile and be positive and you'll be fine!
Love Jo

Hey otto, i just wanted to let you know that I think you are really doing a great job with the challenge. I don't think I could keep up with all of that. I don't know how you do it. Keep up the good work.
Gina

Just hopping in to say:
T E R R I F I C M U N D O and C O O L A M U N D O !
CONGRATULATIONS OTTO WITH THE 2 LBS LOST!
YOU ROCK GIRL!
WOOOHOOO! Have a great supersonic Friday! :rose:

Noenoe

Hi Otto, YOUR doing great!!!
2 pound loss this week that is awesome, and as they use to say in my bowling league, when we goof, shake it off, and you will continue doing good!!!!
Take Care
* :rose: :rose: *
Kathlean

Oh boy, you sound like me... being depressed over weight. I don't really mind maintaining, or just losing a pound now and then... but every so often I would like that big 3 or 4 pound weight dump for inspiration. Are we addicted to how good that feels?

A tmayder festival! That sounds good to me! Will you sing? Do we have to be able to grow tmayders around here? I have a tmayder plant in the back yard that has one tmayder on it this big-----> 0

Have a great weekend!
Linda

Thank you ladies!! It is so nice to have you visit!
You said it Eclipse and I agree--I don't think the experts every had to lose weight, they just observe!

It was really nice to see you here Rainbow-Girl--I am overdue to check your journal to see how you are doing! The "sweatin to the oldies 2" was pretty neat, although I didn't get finished, I planned 1/2 hour time slot, and it only went to half of the tape. I might finish it tonight or just do the whole thing tomorrw morning. I am not very coordinated, but after many times, I should be able to do it. I think I will like it.

Walkerps-it is a lot of work, but I thought that might help keep me motivated!

Noenoe-right back at you again!!
Great big Heloo to you KathLEAN and TYMADER--really nice to see ya!

TYMADER FESTIVAL--WE'LL HAVE TO SEE IF WE CAN GET RICHARD TO COME FOR NOENOE! Just think, every reaches their goals--we have a huge music festival at Tymader's in Canada--NO FOOD ALLOWED, but Tymaders from Tymader's plants--and we can have Rickie there to sign autographs!

Well i had a good eating day. I started with Richard this morning (only 1/2 hour)
B-cereal
L-1/2 canteloupe
D-WW-BBQ chkn with potatoes and corn
Salad
I will have some frozen yogart a little later, just don't like to skip that. I was tempted to eat some other stuff, but I DID NOT DO IT!! I KEEP TELLING MYSELF "NO"!

I WILL DO THIS!! WE ALL CAN DO THIS!!
EVERYONE HAVE A WONDERFUL AND HEALTHY WEEKEND! I WILL TRY!!!
:rose:

Hi Otto!

Way to keep up your willpower today! Some days are just difficult, but you triumphed over your cravings. * * *

Have a great weekend!
Christine

Hey Otto... Great idea to get Richard to come dance with noenoe! We'll have to have indoor dancing though.. those two tend to dance their pants off and I don't want them to be arrested. I'll make up a good marinara sauce with the tmayders because I do think you are going to be hungry after all that singing and dancing pants off... better plan for warmer weather.
:0

Cheers!
Linda

Hey Otto, that would be awesome, I would love to come to the party too, and believe me, WE ARE GOING to get to goal, you probably will beat me there, just save me a spot OK!!! :)
Take care and have an Awesome week,
Kathlean

Okay, okay, I just did not do good again this weekend and today! I am very angry with myself and if I keep this up-I am going to be back at square one! I need to do something to stop this -- It is happening more often,

while i was eating too much, I was thinking, okay, what is making me eat, is it the doctor appointment today about my hubby not getting better, is it because my daughter is screaming every 5 minutes because she is being naughty and getting on my nerves, is it because I don't like my job, is it because our bosses stiffed us out of our bonus and I could really use the extra money, is it because we are getting medical bills in every week, is it because....and it just goes on and on!!!!

Well, now that I got that off my chest, which is going to get even bigger if I keep overeating, NOW I CAN GET BACK ON TRACK!! NO MORE EXCUSES!!! JUST DO IT!! RIGHT!!!

I WILL DO IT!! I HAVE TO DO IT!! WE CAN ALL DO IT!!
NO MORE EXCUSES!!

OH YES, THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY--LET'S GET PLANNING--EVERYONE FROM DT IS INVITED!! KATHLEAN--YOU DEFINITELY HAVE A SPOT--YOU WILL BE RIGHT UP IN FRONT--YOU GET TO HELP PLANNING!!
:rose:

Hi, Otto! Sounds like you are feeling a little overwhelmed with everything going on in your life! :x That's a lot on anyone's plate (no pun intended!). You've got the right attitude though b/c you are going to do this! Hope you have a great week!

Hi otto and all who enter here

As long as we are women and at last look i still was there will be emotional eating isn't that just part of being women.

Another thing i found out in the last few days is if I can keep the house work to an all right i'm doing much better diet wise as i said alright not spotless because i don't think my house will ever be that.

I have the perfect spot for that party i own 62 acres with 1/2 mile of lake front. Perfect spot lots of room for camping. Nice sauna and beach lets plan it help me out. Lets all meet in our bikini's ok ok bathing suits the ones with the skirts LOL.

I feel like chatting enough enough already.

See you all lighter

Linda

Hey Otto, you do have a lot to deal with! Ya know, I just want you to get out of that house, without kids or hubbies, and go do something special for my Otto, k? No matter what that special something is. Do something that will make you go 'ahhhhhhh!'
:)

Linda

((((((((((((((((OTTO)))))))))))))))))
u little sweetheart! i agree with linda. u need to get out and focus on making yourself feel good! i suggest a pamper otto day. u can do this at home........bubble bath, facial, do your toenails and fingernails, anything that u enjoy doing for yourself but rarely get the time to do it. or go get a full body massage. they feel WONDERFUL and u will feel rejuvenated too.
u are a wonderful person and u deserve some special treatment. just do it.
love ya! and u have a wonderful wednesday!

GOD BLESS AMERICA *

HUGS :)

vickie :rose:

Hi Otto, I agree with the others, be good to yourself YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!! take good care of YOU!

I know what you mean when it rains it pours, The thing is, to be good to yourself doesnt mean ease up on doing good. JUst means, you dont have to beat yourself up for little mistakes, ((((((((((((Otto))))))))))))))))
:rose: :rose: :rose: :rose:
Take Care and see you soon!!
Love Kathlean

Well a great big THANK YOU TO YOU ALL--You actually brought tears to my eyes!! (((GREAT BIG HUGS))) BOBLIN, TYMADER, BABYCAKES AND KATHLEAN!! I am sorry for getting so down--

I AM IN CONTROL AGAIN--NOW I NEED TO STAY THAT WAY--I am tired of complaining about losing it!!

I exercised with Richard this morning-his tape is too long, so I think I will do 1/2 hour each morning and then try to get a walk in in the afternoon. which i did today. I feel good because I did both. soo maybe I can make a good habit instead of a bad one! My eating was good today,
B-1/2 blueberry bagel--150 cal.
L-nectarine and plum (not as tasty anymore being that summer is over-more sour) maybe I'll switch to a low cal soup
D-Light-Stuffed Chicken Breasts w/Broccoli - 220 cal.
Salad 200 cal.
frozen yogart.
and all my H20!

Boblin-I agree as far as housework-when i overeat I tend not to do as much and feel more tired--when I do well, I tend to do more around the house--and I am one who definitely does not have a spotless house, there just is not enough time, my family comes first! I blame my mother too, she was always a spotless clean freak--so my lack is her fault ;) !

Tymader-it always great to see you and hear encouraging words from you!! I went bed real early last night--that made me go ahhhh!

Babycakes-always a pleasure to see you! Thanks for the suggestions--I don't ever recall taking a bubble bath. I am going to go get a perm this weekend, does that count? two hours by myself :laugh: !

Thanks KathLEAN--it is so hard not to beat yourself up when you are down! I guess it just keeps us coming back for more! WE DON'T GIVE UP--THAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING!

I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GREAT THURSDAY!
:rose:

hi Otto!
i think you and i must have had our bad day together lol...
yesterday i came home from night shift and was not a happy camper. the kids were sreaming one was sick one just making me sick lol. i rang jason and said i cannot do this!!!!!!!